NBA: Bucks excited about Greek rookie

9:54 PM,
Oct. 1, 2013

The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo poses for a picture during the team's media day Monday.

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When John Hammond drafted 18-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 15th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft, he knew he got it right.

Even as many fans were left scratching their heads and some analysts were questioning the direction the franchise was taking, the Bucks general manager knew his team just landed a big piece of its future.

Antetokounmpo , a native of Greece, has much to learn about the NBA game. But what he has shown at times, is flashes of basketball brilliance and that has Hammond excited. ...